Kolaches are going through a bit of a renaissance right now—a handful of restaurants around Austin are offering their modern take on the traditional pastry, both sweet and savory. For the ultimate kolache immersion, take a road trip outside Austin this September and head to our favorite kolache festivals.
Westfest Czech & Polka Festival: Oompah your way through Labor Day weekend with a kolaches baking contest—and balance things out by running the Kolache 5000. September 4
Caldwell Kolache Festival: Sample a sea of sweet and savory kolaches and meet Miss Kolache at the 33rd annual kolache fest in downtown Caldwell. September 9
Czech Heritage Festival: Expect live music, arts and crafts, children's games and Czech heritage exhibts at the 31st annual festival. Oh, and plenty of kolaches, naturally. September 24
Hallettsville Kolache Festival: This annual festival, held in Hallettsville's main square, features kolache demos, a kolache eating contest, arts and crafts, games and plenty of live music—including one band called (wait for it)...Los Kolaches. September 30
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